The A380 will grace the skies in the colours of British Airways

BA says it will “continue to consider the most suitable aircraft to replace its remaining [Boeing] 747-400 aircraft and is examining the 787-10, 777-300ER and A350XWB”. No mention is made of the 747-8.

Its firm 787 orders will be for both the -8 and -9 variants, powered by Trent 1000 engines. They will be used in part to replace 14 Boeing 767s.

The A380s will be powered by Trent 900s and will be used in part to replace 20 747-400s.